Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies - The Dearborn River MontanaFly Line:The ideal fly line for the upper section of the Dearborn River would be a 4 weight or lighter, floating fly line. If you fish for the brown and rainbow trout in the larger portions of the river, then we suggest something larger, of course. A 5 weight fly line would deliver most flies that are ideal for most of the fly fishing. If you fish streamers and larger nymphs, then you should consider using a 6 weight, floating fly line.

Fly Rod:For the smaller size rainbow and cutthroat trout, we recommend a 4 weight, eight to eight and one half foot, slow to medium action fly rod. For the five weight line, we would recommend a 5 weight, eight and one-half to nine foot, medium to medium fast action fly rod. The rod for the 6 weight line should be from eight and a half to nine foot long, in a medium fast to fast action. A slightly heavier tip comes in handy for larger nymphs.

Fly Reel:The reel for the 4 weight line isn't all that important as long as it is light and holds the line. The reel for the 5 and 6 weight lines should have a good drag. It should be smooth and adjust to fine increments.

Leaders:You should probably use at least a 9 foot leader anywhere you fish the Dearborn River. In some situations you may need to use a 12 foot leader. We suggest you have them in sizes ranging from a 1X for streamers, up to 7X for small dry flies.

Tippet:You should have extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 1X to 7X.

Waders:I would not want to fish the Dearborn River without waders.

Wading Boots:Felt soles would be our choice for wading boots. The new rubber soles may work well. We haven't tried them there yet.

Wading Staff:A wading staff would be optional. It certainly doesn't hurt to have one with high water.

Landing Net:A landing net would be recommended but not necessary.

Flies:We always recommend our own "Perfect Fly" Trout Flies. We have specific imitations of every important insect that hatches on the Dearborn River. Our flies are the most realistic imitations you can buy as well as the most effective imitations you can obtain. If you haven't already tried them, we certainly hope you do.

Options For Selecting Flies:1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need.

3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip.

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